The Busch brothers will start on the front row at Texas on Saturday night.
The Detroit Lions have officially signed kicker David Akers.
The father of Russ Smith says the Louisville junior guard will leave school to enter the NBA draft.
Jimmie Johnson has won the pole position for Sunday's NASCAR race at Martinsville Speedway with a track record.
Rory McIlroy matched the low round of the day with a 5-under par 67 and moved within three shots of the lead at the Texas Open on Friday, continuing his last-minute preparations for next week's Masters.
Forward Deshaun Thomas will forego his final season of eligibility at Ohio State and will enter the NBA draft.
JR Motorsports says Jeffrey Earnhardt will drive the team's No. 5 Chevrolet in the Nationwide Series race in Richmond later this month.
Right tackle Anthony Davis has signed a five-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers.
Tim Pernetti has resigned as Rutgers athletic director, two days after the basketball coach he hired was dismissed for abusive behavior during practices -- actions that prompted nationwide outrage once a video went public.
Ed Rush has resigned as the Pac-12 Conference's coordinator of officials following comments that he targeted Arizona coach Sean Miller during internal meetings before the league tournament.
Jim Larranaga, who led Miami to the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season and tournament titles and a No. 2 ranking, has been selected The Associated Press' coach of the year.
Trey Burke, the sophomore point guard who led Michigan to the Final Four, has been selected The Associated Press' college basketball player of the year.
Padraig Harrington opened with a 4-under par 68 and took the early lead at the Texas Open on Thursday.
Thieves made off with an estimated $340,000 in jewelry from Miami Heat star Chris Bosh's home while he was out celebrating his birthday.
Rutgers has fired basketball coach Mike Rice after a videotape aired showing him shoving, grabbing and throwing balls at players in practice and using gay slurs during practice.
The Annika Award will be presented to the top NCAA Division I women's player, starting next year.
The Arizona Cardinals have acquired quarterback Carson Palmer from the Oakland Raiders.